Contributor: Megan Wilson, BS, CADC, Timberline Knolls Residential Center Society has long maintained that marijuana and alcohol use can result in decreased success. While it is certainly not true that those who struggle with addiction issues are less successful or valuable members of society, a new study from the University of Connecticut Health research department has found that [...]
Contributor: Megan Wilson, BS, CADC, of Timberline Knolls Residential Center There is no question that gender plays a role in the development and experience of mental health issues, and cocaine addiction in women is no exception. Research indicates that women are more likely to use cocaine at an earlier age, take it in higher quantities, and [...]
Contributor: Staff of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Opiate addiction is very difficult to break, which is why many outpatient and even inpatient efforts often fail. Medical research indicates that many of those with addiction benefit from some form of medical-aided recovery. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) strongly supports the use of medication [...]
There is a strangely high incidence of suicide within the comedian population. Just in recent years, there were the high profile suicides of Andrew Koenig and Robin Williams. These happy, sarcastic, satyr and gifted artists often struggle with depression and self-reproach. What is happening? A strong theory held by many is that these characters have [...]
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